But where is it not being used as a currency? That is what I am talking about, you are inserting an opinion that is not true and it comes across as political.
There are many cryptos other than btc. Some are junk, just like the regulated stock market.
Using the term bubble shows a lack of understanding in it. Bubbles exist, yes. Many are artificially created by government, is it so bad then?
Comparing it to tulips is another one of those signs that the person has no idea what they are talking about.
Jan 1 I am selling off enough to not worry about money much anymore. That tulip mania worked for me. It could work for many others if people took the time to research and understand instead of what they see on Bloomberg or hear from Jamie Dimon.
The better question would be where IS it being used as currency, and the answer is, almost nowhere. You got yours and that's good for you, but you aren't addressing what most see as very real complications, you are just passing them off as a conspiratorial plot like every other issue.
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No, I am embracing it and not bitching about it from the sidelines.
A lot of people got theirs. It is a beautiful thing.
rgambs brings up good points unsung. I think you have a vested interest in bitcoin succeeding in the long run, but it would do you good to consider the other side as well. Here is an example: the university I work at decided it would be a good idea/progressive/cool to get a bitcoin ATM installed in the university store/bookstore, and since Vancouver is the birthplace of the bitcoin ATM and people are generally well aware of bitcoin at any university that is full of econ and business majors it seemed like a good fit. it was a legit idea for sure, and they made a big deal of it. They thought students or their parents would use it to buy all those expensive textbooks I'm sure, along with all that very expensive school branded merchandise. They also thought that there were plenty of international students with extremely deep pockets who would be eager to buy and use the ATM. That was a couple of years ago. And how is that going? Well, I was in the bookstore recently and I noticed that the thing is still sitting there... and it isn't even plugged in, lol. It is a giant paperweight and the general public doesn't give a flying fuck. I'm not sure any currency can succeed long term if the general public doesn't give a fuck. We'll see. I am still where I have always been - maybe it will succeed long term, and maybe it won't. I hope everyone, including those who buy it and are hopeful, will always keep considering all sides of this. I'm not convinced that you are, unsung, but good luck with your investment (if it were me, I think I'd be selling my bitcoins at this point).
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Maybe a warning sign, bitcoiners?
Australian Banks Reportedly Freezing the Accounts of Bitcoin Users
I just watched the cryptocurrency movie on Netflix. Bitcoin was supposed to take out the middle man. But it is going to be next to impossible to do that. Just as stated before, having an atm machine is utilizing a middle man.
Plus banks are now trying to figure out a way to use the same technology for their personal accounts. So where is the advantage? I'm pretty sure they will succeed in using bitcoin technology for their customers.
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I didn't. I am not quite ready to jump off. Soon though as I want to buy a different house.
the floodgates have not opened yet. A lot of the bigger exchanges have closed registrations or limited them because of high demand. Can't wait for all the noobs show up and don't know where to put their money.
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I have done something that I have never done and that is to put money into shitcoins for when the newbs arrive. It is paying off well and I welcome more.
It is amazing that people don't reasearch these companies. I figured I might as well jump on board with some play money.
In the case of a worldwide blackout bitcoin is the least of my concerns.
I seriously doubt that any of your money, whatever currency it may be in, will be the least of your concerns in such an event. It will, in fact, likely be one of your top concerns, just like it is for everyone else during a massive crisis that threatens your well-being and survival. But that is kind of sweet that you don't think your money will cross your mind in such an event.
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Nonody will take dollars in a collapse, a real collapse, goods would be the exchange of value. Things like brass, lead, beans, rice, toilet paper, food, etc.
"Money" will revert to it has been for centuries, gold and silver.
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In a real collapse a hundred dollar bill is only good for starting fires, or wiping your...
True, if you talking a complete collapse of the world's economy. Is that what we're talking about?? A worldwide blackout and the complete collapse of all world economies are two different things. Okay, yeah, of course in that case we'll all wish it was gold and diamonds and shit like that we'd invested in, lol. And that we'd all been doomsday preppers I suppose, lol. Me, I'd rather be dead than live in such a world, so I really don't have to worry about it!
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I thought that is what you were talking about.
If you were speaking of a stock market crash I think crypto would go up more. I got started in it to begin to work away from the rigged central banking system, now there are a lot of speculators too. In the end it will change the global financial system, imo.
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Nonody will take dollars in a collapse, a real collapse, goods would be the exchange of value. Things like brass, lead, beans, rice, toilet paper, food, etc.
"Money" will revert to it has been for centuries, gold and silver.
True, goods, maybe gold and silver, definitely good basic skills like horseshoeing, mule training, anything using hand tools, farming, etc.
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If you were speaking of a stock market crash I think crypto would go up more. I got started in it to begin to work away from the rigged central banking system, now there are a lot of speculators too. In the end it will change the global financial system, imo.
I was actually talking about an actual global blackout, i.e. everyone's electricity goes out for some fucking reason. I'm pretty sure that is what was stated in the first place.So I meant an actual state of emergency that prevents people from accessing their cash for some extended period of time. We could just use a more localized disaster as an example, like in Puerto Rico, where I'm sure they definitely enjoy whatever access to their wealth that they can get (I wonder how many were cut off from their bitcoins and all their money there, and for how long??), but you said "worldwide blackout" so I went with that, even though it seems impossible, haha. Anyway, let's just say I was talking a major disaster that cuts people off from power for an extended period of time but not the actual financial apocalypse.
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If you were speaking of a stock market crash I think crypto would go up more. I got started in it to begin to work away from the rigged central banking system, now there are a lot of speculators too. In the end it will change the global financial system, imo.
I was actually talking about an actual global blackout, i.e. everyone's electricity goes out for some fucking reason. I'm pretty sure that is what was stated in the first place.So I meant an actual state of emergency that prevents people from accessing their cash for some extended period of time. We could just use a more localized disaster as an example, like in Puerto Rico, where I'm sure they definitely enjoy whatever access to their wealth that they can get (I wonder how many were cut off from their bitcoins and all their money there, and for how long??), but you said "worldwide blackout" so I went with that, even though it seems impossible, haha. Anyway, let's just say I was talking a major disaster that cuts people off from power for an extended period of time but not the actual financial apocalypse.
Ok, so it is regional. It would still exist. The network is still too new that most people don't use it 100%.
If you were speaking of a stock market crash I think crypto would go up more. I got started in it to begin to work away from the rigged central banking system, now there are a lot of speculators too. In the end it will change the global financial system, imo.
I was actually talking about an actual global blackout, i.e. everyone's electricity goes out for some fucking reason. I'm pretty sure that is what was stated in the first place.So I meant an actual state of emergency that prevents people from accessing their cash for some extended period of time. We could just use a more localized disaster as an example, like in Puerto Rico, where I'm sure they definitely enjoy whatever access to their wealth that they can get (I wonder how many were cut off from their bitcoins and all their money there, and for how long??), but you said "worldwide blackout" so I went with that, even though it seems impossible, haha. Anyway, let's just say I was talking a major disaster that cuts people off from power for an extended period of time but not the actual financial apocalypse.
Ok, so it is regional. It would still exist. The network is still too new that most people don't use it 100%.
When the power comes back it will still be there.
Speaking of which, most people now have all their money electronically, not just bitcoin. You can't use your debit or credit cards in a blackout either. It is the downside of a cash-free world.
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You got yours and that's good for you, but you aren't addressing what most see as very real complications, you are just passing them off as a conspiratorial plot like every other issue.
A lot of people got theirs. It is a beautiful thing.
Australian Banks Reportedly Freezing the Accounts of Bitcoin Users
http://bitcoinist.com/australian-banks-reportedly-freezing-bank-accounts-bitcoin-users/-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Plus banks are now trying to figure out a way to use the same technology for their personal accounts. So where is the advantage? I'm pretty sure they will succeed in using bitcoin technology for their customers.
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jan/07/bitcoin-crypto-currencies-mcafee
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/01/08/bitcoin-is-the-new-middle-ages/?utm_term=.401c8c73bf9b
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https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-northkorea-cryptocurrency/cryptocurrency-may-be-getting-quietly-channelled-to-north-korea-university-report-idUSKBN1EX1DP
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It is amazing that people don't reasearch these companies. I figured I might as well jump on board with some play money.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/01/08/bitcoin-is-the-new-middle-ages/?utm_term=.971aedca4dd3&wpisrc=nl_most&wpmm=1
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"Money" will revert to it has been for centuries, gold and silver.
If you were speaking of a stock market crash I think crypto would go up more. I got started in it to begin to work away from the rigged central banking system, now there are a lot of speculators too. In the end it will change the global financial system, imo.
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
When the power comes back it will still be there.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2018/01/11/its-going-to-be-a-nightmare-some-bitcoin-investors-are-in-for-a-rocky-tax-season/
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